by Laura Bonnell | Jan 6, 2022 | Blog
The Bonnell Foundation (BF) is grateful to the Delta Dental Foundation for awarding us with grants that allowed us to help two CF patients with much needed dental care. The BF became more aware of the need for dental work in CF patients as we began getting more and...
by Joan Galinkin, guest blogger | Dec 22, 2021 | Blog
Shortly after my son was born, we learned he has cystic fibrosis – a deadly lung disease that can drastically shorten a person’s lifespan. It was a devastating blow as a mother. And throughout his life, I’ve remained his cheerleader, confidant, health proxy and...
by Laura Bonnell | Jan 13, 2021 | Blog
I remember when Molly was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Joe and I had visions of at least 4 kids, but the family dream was shattered by cystic fibrosis, with new dreams emerging. We didn’t know how lucky we were then to have our daughter born in the United States...
by Bonnell Foundation | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog
My name is Elizabeth W. I’m an 18-year-old girl living with CF. I was diagnosed with CF shortly after I was born. For those who are unaware, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary disease that affects all systems of the body, but especially the lungs and the pancreas....
by Laura Bonnell | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog
I can’t stop thinking about our Night of Hope event! I am already looking forward to next year. I am already trying to figure out how to top this years Gala. It was perfect. The energy in the room was LOVE, JOY, HAPPINESS, GENEROSITY, GRATEFULNESS, TRUTH AND DID...
by Bonnell Foundation | Jun 27, 2011 | Blog
Life is even better when your daughter is found not to be sick enough to be admitted!!! Fever, after fever, after fever had us concerned. Temps from 102 to 103.5, coughing, motrin, more motrin. We’re certain she will be admitted. We head to the hospital today, bags...
